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Medical marijuana initiative added to November ballot in Mississippi - Cannabis News
Politics
The Mississippi Secretary of State set Nov. 3 as the date voters will decide on medical marijuana.
Missouri's New Medical Marijuana Industry Puts Banks In A Tough Spot - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
Banks are in the business of making money, and the medical marijuana industry is expected to generate a lot of it.
Legal Pot Takes a Bite out of Beer Consumption in Canada - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
Smoke more, drink less. That appeared to be the trend among Canadians in the first full year of legal cannabis, when beer volumes fell by 3% through November, according to data from Beer Canada.
Marijuana Legalization Measure Officially Qualifies For South Dakota 2020 Ballot - Cannabis News
Top Stories
A measure to legalize marijuana for adult use has officially qualified for South Dakota’s November ballot, the secretary of state’s office announced on Monday.
Growing off the grid: Marijuana businesses find ways to be eco-friendly - Cannabis News
Hi-Tech
“Building sustainably makes sense not just for optics, but as an investment."
With Illinois Sales, Midwest Officially Enters Marijuana Market - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
Thanks to the new laws in Michigan and Illinois, the Midwest is no longer a recreational marijuana desert. But what does that mean for the region?
Testing drivers for cannabis is hard. Here's why - Cannabis News
Science
As a growing number of states legalize cannabis, health officials are increasingly sounding the alarm for technology that can quickly determine when drivers are stoned.
Colorado announces marijuana rules taking effect Jan. 1 - Cannabis News
Cannabis News
Medical marijuana delivered to your door. Recycling of marijuana product packaging. A “hospitality” license. These are some of the changes going into effect in Colorado’s marijuana industry on Jan. 1, the state’s Department of Revenue announced on Tuesday.
Long lines, celebrations mark first hours of recreational marijuana sales in Illinois - Cannabis News
Top Stories
The historic first day of sales of recreational marijuana in Illinois kicked off Wednesday morning with the expected long lines and party atmosphere as hundreds celebrated their ability to buy weed legally -- all while helping the state out with 10 to 25% of the cost going toward taxes.
Illinois Governor Issues More Than 11,000 Pardons For Low-Level Marijuana Convictions - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
Gov. JB Pritzker has pardoned more than 11,000 people convicted of misdemeanor marijuana cases, in the first step toward clearing the records of hundreds of thousands of low-level pot convictions, a day before the state legalizes cannabis in 2020.
Medical marijuana sales for Arkansas top $28 Million - Cannabis News
Business & Finance
Arkansans have bought more than 4,200 pounds of medical marijuana in 2019 -- the first calendar year of legal sales in the state.
Scotland: Doctor in cannabis appeal for boy - Cannabis News
World News
The doctor for a seven-year-old boy whose mother uses cannabis-based drugs to treat his epilepsy has agreed to write to the Scottish Government in an attempt to secure him a prescription.
Legal marijuana sales may spark Midwest interstate tension - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
Data suggests that some customers will cross state lines in search of state-licensed marijuana retailers, despite warnings that it’s illegal to bring the product back home.
USDA Approves First State Hemp Plans Following Crop’s Federal Legalization - Cannabis News
CBD & Hemp
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Friday that it has approved hemp regulatory plans for three states and three Indian tribes -- with many more approvals likely on the horizon.
Cannabis use rising faster among depressed Americans - Cannabis News
Medical News
Regular cannabis use has risen more quickly among people with depression, and they’re less likely to perceive it as risky, compared with people who aren’t depressed, a U.S. study suggests.
Marijuana On The 2020 Ballot: These States Could Vote - Cannabis News
Politics
Some of these would be citizen-led voter initiatives where activists collect signatures to qualify a measure for the ballot, while others would be referendums that lawmakers place before voters.

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